Anne Aly accuses Liberal MP Angie Bell of racism over 'stoning' comment
Small Business Minister Anne Aly has accused Liberal MP Angie Bell of racism and misogyny following comments in parliament where Bell suggested the Minister and Prime Minister should be 'shamed and stoned.' Bell has since withdrawn the remarks, which were made during a debate regarding an ATO credit card payment ban.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the intense political polarization and the sensitivity of language used in parliamentary debates regarding cultural and gender-based rhetoric.
Anne Aly labels the Liberal frontbencher's comments as racist and misogynistic. ( ABC News: Matt Roberts )
Liberal MP Angie Bell has suggested Small Business Minister Anne Aly and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should be publicly "shamed and stoned".
Ms Bell made the remarks while delivering a speech in parliament backing a Coalition bill to reverse the ATO's ban on credit card payments.
Ms Bell has withdrawn the comments, but Ms Aly has described the remarks as racist, misogynistic, and contrary to Australian values.
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